Trying out different restaurants and cafes is a passion of mine.  I am always on the look out for new places to go to.  I have spent way too much time reading through  menus before I go to a restaurant.  To call me a foodie would be an understatement.

Boxcar Social is an ultra cool cafe/bar here in Toronto.  They have two locations, Summerhill (the location I had gone to) and Riverside.  I went there with a friend of mine quite a while back.  We both had cappuccinos and talked for ages.  I was desperate to go to a coffee shop where they did cool cafe art.  It’s a very aesthetic reason but this is how I stumbled upon Boxcar Social.

When you enter, you will be greeted by a gorgeous brick wall on the left, a retro-style lightbulb ‘B’, followed by a long bar.  It is ‘self-service’ so you order and pay, pick up your order and find a seat.  The cafe itself is vertically long and narrow but there are lots of seats upstairs and some quiet nooks and crannies. We were lucky enough to be seated at a beautiful tree trunk top table.  If I could have carried it home with me without anyone noticing, I would have. (haha, who am I kidding, it’d be too heavy, but seriously its GAWJUSS) Anyway, enough about the table.

If you want a more detailed review, keep on reading!

Food/Beverage

We had just cappuccinos, no food.  They do have some baked goods and charcuterie on their menu.  They had a great coffee menu, even offering tastings.

Ambience

I believe the building was originally an old victorian house.  They have long white walls and minimal decor which gives the place a unique modern feel.  I loved it and would go back!

Service

Like I said, this is self-service.  While we were waiting, the staff behind the counters were very friendly and talkative.  It was a nice energy.  They did make the cappuccinos right in front of us though, it was cool to see their process.